Wesley Jaftha
Technical Team Lead
Centurion
Summary
Results-driven IT Team Lead with over 10 years of experience in DevOps, infrastructure, and systems administration. Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, develop innovative solutions, and drive operational efficiency in fast-paced, dynamic environments. Proven track record of managing projects, improving system performance, and fostering strong cross-functional relationships to deliver business-aligned technology solutions.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Devops Technical Team lead
Decisioning IT
06.2024 - Current
- Built a team to build and optimize decisioning platforms with a focus on Kubernetes-based solutions and cloud infrastructure (AWS).
- Spearheaded a high-performing DevOps team to enhance automation and optimize CI/CD pipelines, achieving a 30% reduction in deployment times.
- Aligned DevOps with business goals for better system reliability
- Mentored team, fostered innovation and continuous improvement
- Built new DevOps team, established processes for scalability
DevOps Technical Team Lead
FNB Homeloans
05.2021 - 05.2024
- Utilized critical thinking for problem-solving and decision-making in complex scenarios.
- Delivered professional services and supported dynamic work environments.
- Demonstrated quick adaptability and proficiency in learning new technologies and concepts.
- Successfully led and motivated teams, enhancing performance and outcomes.
- Managed projects from initiation to completion, showcasing strong leadership skills.
- Developed innovative solutions through creativity and resourcefulness.
- Fostered collaboration and guided teams effectively to achieve goals.
- Efficiently handled day-to-day operations, improving productivity and teamwork.
- Strengthened organizational and communication skills through diverse experiences.
- Thrived in fast-paced environments, meeting tight deadlines consistently.
- Enhanced communication through continuous interactions and feedback.
- Led projects, enhancing team performance and results.
- Adapted and thrived in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
- Fostered innovation, meeting deadlines with teamwork.
DevOps Engineer
FNB Homeloans
05.2017 - 05.2021
- Worked with cross-functional design teams to create software solutions that improved overall functionality and performance.
- Monitored automated build and continuous software integration process to drive build/release failure resolution.
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
- Tuned systems to boost performance.
- Teamed with business analysts to deliver high-availability solutions for mission-critical applications.
- Supervised software life cycle from preliminary needs analysis to enterprise-wide deployment and support.
- Collaborated closely with product development teams and other stakeholders.
- Built automation tools and applications to deploy next-generation platforms.
- Drove project lifespan from concept to final rollout in development and deployment.
AS400 and Linux Systems Administrator
FNB Online
11.2011 - 05.2017
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
AS400 Technical Team
Momentum
06.2008 - 11.2010
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Operations Controller
Momentum
01.2004 - 12.2005
- Managed number of AS400 systems on shift basis.
- Managed backups.
- Managed printing job schedules.
Education
Town And Regional Planning -
University of Pretoria
01.2005
Architecture - undefined
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2002
Skills
- Team leadership skills
- Leading team operations
- Technical Training
- DevOps practices
- Continuous integration
- Continuous deployment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- People management
- Problem-solving
- Quality improvement
- Team motivation
- Team supervision
- Work planning
- Strategic planning
- Microservices architecture
Timeline
Devops Technical Team lead
Decisioning IT
06.2024 - Current
DevOps Technical Team Lead
FNB Homeloans
05.2021 - 05.2024
DevOps Engineer
FNB Homeloans
05.2017 - 05.2021
AS400 and Linux Systems Administrator
FNB Online
11.2011 - 05.2017
AS400 Technical Team
Momentum
06.2008 - 11.2010
Operations Controller
Momentum
01.2004 - 12.2005
Architecture - undefined
Tshwane University of Technology
Town And Regional Planning -
University of Pretoria